Burundi

The reported assassination attempt on the army chief of staff is another sign that Burundi is in a perilous situation

Global market volatility and low commodity prices are steadily raising the region's risk profile

Limits on donor funding to the East African Community could be another casualty of the Burundi crisis

Nshirimana's death strikes at the heart of power in Burundi, exposing the vulnerability of the ruling clique

A close presidential associate on internal security has been assassinated in Bujumbura

The opposition leader's position may only indicate the government's commitment to secure renewed aid flows

The government has begun to make conciliatory post-election noises, but this crisis may have longer-term implications

With elections over, the Burundian government's approach to mending foreign ties will be important